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    Tim Hagen

    Tim Hagen

    Tim Hagen founded Progress Coaching, a Training Reinforcement Partner Company, in 1997. His entrepreneurial career began in college leading to positions in sales, sales management, and sales training for small and large corporations, and eventually ownership of several training companies. Tim is often a keynote speaker at companies teaching the value of coaching and conversations in the workplace. He possesses a unique combination of hands-on experience, academics, and innovative insight to solve the industry’s most common challenges specific to workplace performance. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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    Unleashing the Power of QALMS: Transformative Training Reinforcement for Leaders & Trainers

    Mon,Jul 22,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unleashing the Power of QALMS: Transformative Training Reinforcement for Leaders & Trainers

    Could a simple framework transform the way your organization reinforces training?

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    Harnessing AI for Effective and Meaningful Coaching

    Mon,Jul 15,2024 @ 08:34 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Harnessing AI for Effective and Meaningful Coaching

    Can AI truly revolutionize the coaching industry? Discover how CoachApply, our groundbreaking platform, is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in coaching. We explore the remarkable features of CoachApply, which not only educates individuals on the art of coaching but also offers an extensive library of ready-to-use coaching maps and plans.

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    Balancing AI Efficiency and Human Touch in the Workplace

    Mon,Jul 08,2024 @ 08:51 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Balancing AI Efficiency and Human Touch in the Workplace

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    Transforming Work Relationships Through Feedback: Embrace Approachability and Coachability

    Mon,Jun 24,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Transforming Work Relationships Through Feedback: Embrace Approachability and Coachability

    How do you react when faced with criticism at work? What if embracing feedback could transform your professional relationships and team dynamics?

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    The Art of Receiving and Giving Feedback for Approachability & Coachability

    Mon,Jun 17,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Art of Receiving and Giving Feedback for Approachability & Coachability

    What if the key to transforming your leadership skills lies in understanding the delicate balance between intent and perception?

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    Mastering Feedback: The EAT Method for Personal and Professional Growth

    Mon,Jun 10,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Mastering Feedback: The EAT Method for Personal and Professional Growth

    What if feedback wasn’t something to dread, but a positive tool for growth? In this compelling episode, we unravel the interwoven concepts of approachability, coachability, and feedback. We'll redefine feedback as valuable insights, perspectives, and observations, rather than a trigger for defensive reactions.

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    Unlocking Coachability: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Effective Feedback

    Mon,Jun 03,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unlocking Coachability: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Effective Feedback

    What if your emotional reactions are the very things that block you from becoming more approachable and coachable? We uncover the hidden mental blockages that hinder our ability to accept and process feedback effectively. We shed light on the RIAR syndrome (React, Interpret, Articulate, Reflect) and how it distorts our..

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    Embracing the AI Revolution: Insights from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary on Transforming Life and Work

    Mon,May 27,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Embracing the AI Revolution: Insights from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary on Transforming Life and Work

    The fusion of artificial intelligence with everyday life is a topic so colossal it dwarfs the Internet revolution in its potential to transform our world. Even Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O'Leary, the financial maestro from Shark Tank, shared a recent personal encounter with an AI that assessed his health..

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    Challenging the Training Status Quo: Insightful Coaching for Authentic Empowerment

    Mon,May 20,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Challenging the Training Status Quo: Insightful Coaching for Authentic Empowerment

    Ever found yourself echoing the end-of-year corporate chorus for "more training"? Buckle up, because we throw a wrench in that all-too-familiar refrain. Look behind the scenes of a wealth management firm's moment of reckoning, where traditional training is put under the microscope. Amidst a backdrop of sales..

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    Blending Human Insight with AI: The Evolution of Coaching in the Digital Era

    Mon,May 13,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Blending Human Insight with AI: The Evolution of Coaching in the Digital Era

    As the digital age forges ahead, we navigate the future of workplace coaching, and how AI has already woven itself into the fabric of our professional lives, transforming learning and development in ways we're just beginning to understand. This unforeseen boom in virtual coaching businesses, including my own, reveals a..

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